Traditional Genoa Food Tour

The Traditional Genoa Food Tour is a 3.5-hour walking tasting from Do Eat Better Experience, a company running food experiences in Genoa, the capital of Italy's Liguria region. The tour meets at the Neptune Galleon in the Porto Antico, the old harbour district, at 11:30AM daily, with an additional 6:00PM departure Monday to Friday that suits visitors who prefer an evening meal-style tasting. From the waterfront the guide leads the group into the historic centre, a dense network of medieval lanes known as caruggi, and ends near Piazza delle Erbe. The page lists at least four food stops with one serving at each, so the overall balance is mostly savoury with a sweet finish. Visitors taste a fried fish cone and panissa in the old town, Genoese focaccia at a bakery, a plate of pasta with pesto, focaccia with cheese served with a glass of wine, and artisan ice cream near Piazza delle Erbe. Food depends on season and availability. The listed price is €75.95 (about $87) as a promotion, down from a regular €85.95 (about $99), and covers the food tastings shown on the itinerary. A drink card can be bought separately for extra wine or beer, and transit is not included because the route is entirely on foot. Groups run from 2 to 12 people, with a minimum of two, and the guides speak English and Italian. The pace is that of a gentle city walk with several seated or standing tasting stops, so most visitors with average mobility manage it comfortably, though the old town has cobbles and steps. Children aged 4 to 10 pay a child rate and under-fours join free without food. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start. Dietary substitutions are not detailed on the listing, so vegetarian, gluten-free or allergy needs should be raised with the operator by email before booking. Arriving hungry is sensible, since the tastings add up to a full meal.